CIT v. B.N. Bhattacharya & Another

118 ITR 461Supreme Court of India1997#19 most cited

What is CIT v. B.N. Bhattacharya & Another authority for?

Appealing a tax assessment requires more than just filing the appeal; it involves actively pursuing it. The assessee must effectively engage with the appellate process.

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CIT v. B.N. Bhattacharya · 118 ITR 461 · appeal · pursuing appeal · effectively pursuing appeal · filing appeal · assistance from assessee · opportunity of being heard · section 250 · section 250(6)

Issues it is cited on

Judgments citing CIT v. B.N. Bhattacharya & Another

Collate Tie Up Private Limited, Kolkata vs. Itro, TRO-2, Kolkata

In the result, the appeal of the Assessee is dismissed for non- prosecution

ITA 1191/KOL/2017[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata18 Jul 2018AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri S.S.Godara & Dr. A.L. Sainiassessment Year :2012-13 Collate Tie Up Pvt. Ltd., V/S. Income Tax Recovery 32. Ezra Street. Officer, Tro-2, Aayakar Kolkata-700001 Bhawan, P-7, Chowringhee [Pan No.Aaecc 7997 D] Swquar,Kolkata-69 .. अपीलाथ" /Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent None अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/By Appellant Shri P.K. Srihavi, Cit-Dr ""यथ" क" ओर से/By Respondent 10-07-2018 सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing 18-07-2018 घोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement आदेश /O R D E R Per S.S.Godara:- This Assessee’S Appeal For Assessment Year 2012-13 Arises Against The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-23, Kolkata’S Order Dated 06.03.2017, In Case No.170/Cit(A)-23/Tro-2/16-17 In Proceedings U/S 144 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961. 2. Today When The Case Was Called For Hearing None Appeared On Behalf Of The Assessee Nor Was Any Application For An Adjournment Filed By The Assessee In Spite Of Issue Of Notice By Rpad. It Appears That The Assessee Is Not Serious In Prosecuting This Appeal. Hence The Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Liable To Be Dismissed For Non-Prosecution. For This View, We Find Support From The Following Decisions:- "1. In The Case Of Cit Vs B.N.Bhattacharjee & Another, Reported In 118 Itr 461 [Relevant Pages 477 & 478] Wherein Their Lordships Have Held That: "The Appeal Does Not Mean Merely Filing Of The Appeal But Effectively Pursuing It."

Section 144

…is not serious in prosecuting this appeal. Hence the appeal filed by the assessee is liable to be dismissed for non-prosecution. For this view, we find support from the following decisions:- "1. In the case of CIT vs B.N.Bhattacharjee and another, reported in 118 ITR 461 [relevant pages 477 & 478] wherein their Lordships have held that: "The appeal does not mean merely filing of the appeal but effectively pursuing it." ITA No.1191/Kol/2017 A.Y. 2012-13 Collate Tie Up Pvt. Ltd. vs. ITRO-2, Kol. Page 2 3. In the case of Estate of late Tukojirao Holkar vs CWT; 223 ITR 480 (MP) while dismissing the reference made at…

Collate Infraprojects Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata vs. Income Tax Recovery Officer, TRO-2, Kolkata

In the result, the appeal of the Assessee is dismissed for non- prosecution

ITA 1190/KOL/2017[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata18 Jul 2018AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri S.S.Godara & Dr. A.L. Sainiassessment Year :2012-13 Collate Infraprojects V/S. Income Tax Recovery Pvt. Ltd., P-22, Officer, Tro-2, Aayakar Swallow Lane, Bhawan, P-7, Chowringhee Ground Floor, Swquar,Kolkata-69 Kolkata-700001 Pan Noaaecc 8000B .. अपीलाथ" /Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent None अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/By Appellant Shri P.K. Srihavi, Cit-Dr ""यथ" क" ओर से/By Respondent 10-07-2018 सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing 18-07-2018 घोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement आदेश /O R D E R Per S.S.Godara:- This Assessee’S Appeal For Assessment Year 2012-13 Arises Against The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-23, Kolkata’S Order Dated 06.03.2017, In Case No.169/Cit(A)-23/Tro-2/16-17 In Proceedings U/S 144 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961. 2. Today When The Case Was Called For Hearing None Appeared On Behalf Of The Assessee Nor Was Any Application For An Adjournment Filed By The Assessee In Spite Of Issue Of Notice By Rpad. It Appears That The Assessee Is Not Serious In Prosecuting This Appeal. Hence The Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Liable To Be Dismissed For Non-Prosecution. For This View, We Find Support From The Following Decisions:- "1. In The Case Of Cit Vs B.N.Bhattacharjee & Another, Reported In 118 Itr 461 [Relevant Pages 477 & 478] Wherein Their Lordships Have Held That: "The Appeal Does Not Mean Merely Filing Of The Appeal But Effectively Pursuing It."

Section 144

…is not serious in prosecuting this appeal. Hence the appeal filed by the assessee is liable to be dismissed for non-prosecution. For this view, we find support from the following decisions:- "1. In the case of CIT vs B.N.Bhattacharjee and another, reported in 118 ITR 461 [relevant pages 477 & 478] wherein their Lordships have held that: "The appeal does not mean merely filing of the appeal but effectively pursuing it." ITA No.1190/Kol/2017 A.Y. 2012-13 Collate Infraprojects Pvt. Ltd. vs. ITRO-2, Kol. Page 2 3. In the case of Estate of late Tukojirao Holkar vs CWT; 223 ITR 480 (MP) while dismissing the reference…

Alka Jain, Kolkata vs. DCIT, Cir-42, Murshidabad

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is dismissed for non-prosecution

ITA 1148/KOL/2017[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata11 Jul 2018AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri S.S. Godara, Jm & Dr. A.L.Saini, Am Alka Jain Vs. Dcit, Circle-42, Murshidabad. Aurangabad, Murshidabad – 742201. Laldighi, 57, R.N. Tagore Road, Berhampore, Murshidabad – 742101. "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Acfpj 9691 K (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (""यथ" / Respondent) .. Appellant By : None Revenue By : Shri A. Bhattacharjee, Addl. Cit सुनवाई क" तार"ख / Date Of Hearing : 11/07/2018 घोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement: 11/07/2018 आदेश / O R D E R Per Dr. A. L. Saini, Am: The Captioned Appeal Filed By The Assessee, Pertaining To Assessment Year 2011-12, Is Directed Against The Order Passed By Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-12, Kolkata Dated 22.02.2017. 2. Notice Of Hearing Of This Appeal Was Sent To The Assessee At The Address Given By The Assessee In Form No.36. The Said Notice Has Not Been Returned Unserved. This Appeal Was Listed For Hearing Before The Tribunal On 11.07.2018. Today I.E. On 11.07.2018 When The Case Was Called For Hearing, None Appeared On Behalf Of The Assessee Nor Any Request For Adjournment Was Made. It Means That Assessee Is Not Interested In Prosecuting This Appeal. Hence The Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Liable To Be Dismissed For Non Prosecution. For This View We Find Support From The Following Decisions :- (1). In The Case Of Cit Vs B.N.Bhattachrgee & Another, Reported In 118 Itr 461 [Relevant Pages 477 & 478] Wherein Their Lordships Have Held That : “The Appeal Does Not Mean Merely Filing Of The Appeal But Effectively Pursuing It.” (2). In The Case Of Estate Of Late Tukojirao Holkar Vs Cwt; 223 Itr 480 (Mp) While Dismissing The Reference Made At The Instance Of The Assessee In Default Made Following Observation In Their Order :

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri A. Bhattacharjee, Addl. CIT

…ot interested in prosecuting this appeal. Hence the appeal filed by the assessee is liable to be dismissed for non prosecution. For this view we find support from the following decisions :- (1). In the case of CIT vs B.N.Bhattachrgee and another, reported in 118 ITR 461 [relevant pages 477 & 478] wherein their Lordships have held that : “The appeal does not mean merely filing of the appeal but effectively pursuing it.” (2). In the case of Estate of late Tukojirao Holkar vs CWT; 223 ITR 480 (MP) while dismissing the reference made at the instance of the assessee in default made following observation in their orde…

Rayban Organics (P) Ltd., Faridabad vs. JCIT, Ghaziabad

In the result, the appeal is dismissed for non-prosecution

ITA 2615/DEL/2015[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi03 Jul 2018AY 2010-11

Bench: Sh. Bhavnesh Saini & Sh. O.P. Kantassessment Year: 2010-11 Rayban Organics (P) Ltd., Vs. Jcit, C/O- M/S. Chordiya & Company, Range-2, Ghaziabad Cas, 826, Sector-15A, Faridabad Pan :Aaccr8032N (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellant By None Respondent By Sh. Atiq Ahmed, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing 03.07.2018 Date Of Pronouncement 03.07.2018 Order Per O.P. Kant, A.M.: This Appeal, By The Assessee, Is Directed Against Order Of Cit(A), Muzaffarnagar, Dated 16.02.2015 Pertaining To The Assessment Year 2010- 11. 2. In This Case, Notice Was Sent To The Assessee By Rpad On 15.05.2018 At The Address Mentioned In Form No. 36, Fixing The Case For Hearing On 03.07.2018. In Spite Of This, On 03.07.2018 When The Case Was Called Upon, None Appeared On Behalf Of The Assessee, Nor Any Application For Adjournment Has Been Filed. It Is, Thus, Inferred That The Assessee Is Not Interested In Prosecution Of His Appeal. 3. Considering The Facts Of The Case & Keeping In View The Provisions Of Rule 19(2) Of The Income-Tax (Appellate Tribunal) Rules, 1963 As Were Considered In The Case Of Cit Vs. Multiplan India Ltd., (38 Itd 320)(Del), The Assessee’S Appeal Is Liable To Be Dismissed For Want Of Prosecution. 4. The Hon'Ble Madhya Pradesh High Court In The Case Of Estate Of Late Tukojirao Holkar Vs. Cwt (223 Itr 480) Has Held As Under:

…Diwan Oil Mills vs. CIT (2008) 296 ITR 495) returned the reference unanswered since the assessee remained absent and there was not any assistance from the assessee. 6. Their Lordships of Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of CIT vs. B. Bhattachargee & Another (118 ITR 461 at page 477-478) held that the appeal does not mean, mere filing of the memo of appeal but effectively pursuing the same. 7. Respectfully following the view taken in the cases cited supra, we dismiss the above appeal for non-prosecution. Before parting, we add that in case the assessee is serious in pursuing the appeal filed, then it would be at…